Methods of Payment

PURPOSE: This rules specifies the appropriate methods of payment for filing fees. (1) Payments may be made in the following manner: (A) Payment in cash shall be accepted only if paid in person at the filing office; (B) Payment by Automatic Clearing House transfer of funds shall be accepted (ACH accounts) for electronic filings and in accordance with procedures prescribed by the secretary of state. The filing office shall make information on such procedures available to prospective filers and remitters upon request; (C) Personal checks, cashier’s checks and money orders made payable to the Department of Revenue, including checks in an amount to be filled in by a filing officer but not to exceed a particular amount, shall be accepted for payment if they are drawn on a bank acceptable to the filing office and if the drawer is acceptable to the filing office; and (D) The secretary of state shall accept payment by specified types of debit and credit cards issued by approved debit or credit card issuers. The secretary of state accepts such payment by mail, in person and electronically. Remitters shall provide the secretary of state with: 1. The card number; 2. The expiration date of the card; 3. The name of the approved card issuer; 4. The name of the person or entity to whom the card was issued; and 5. The billing address for the card. AUTHORITY: section 400.9-526, RSMo Supp. 2001.* Original rule filed Sept. 30, 2002, effective March 30, 2003. *Original authority: 400.9-526, RSMo 2001.